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6 Christmas Traditions in Indonesia, From Rabo-rabo in Jakarta to Kunci Taon in Manado
Tradition of celebrating Christmas in various regions in Indonesia has been a symbol of togetherness since ancient times.
The Jakarta Post9d
“From Bali to Banyuwangi: A Cultural Odyssey Through History and Nature”
From sacred temples to serene water palaces and timeless villages, East and North Bali invite travelers to explore the island ...
Why did Indonesia release the Bali Five now? Its new leader wants to send a strong message to the world
Unlike former President Joko Widodo, who launched a war on drugs, Prabowo Subianto wants to be seen as an outward-looking ...
The Jakarta Post11dOpinion
Tourism and turmoil: Can Bali survive the price of its own success?
Bali’s booming tourism sector has come at a steep price: the erosion of cultural authenticity, environmental degradation and ...
New bans to be introduced in Bali as Indonesia agree to a moratorium on development
The Indonesian government has agreed to bring in tough new bans to some areas of Bali as the international tourist mecca ...
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A Bali farm lights up the night with a one-of-a-kind firefly lab
We didn’t have electricity in our village of Taro, near Ubud, until I was 12 years old,” says conservationist Wayan Wardika.
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The Release of the ‘Bali Five’ Was a Masterclass in Foreign Diplomacy and Cooperation
In negotiating the return of the Australian drug convicts, Jakarta and Canberra have displayed tact and sensitivity.
The Indonesian island of Flores rivals Bali, here’s why
A one-time stronghold of divers and academics, the Indonesian island of Flores is emerging as the least-known destination ...
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Six Suspected Indonesian Cultural Heritage Artifacts Returned from the United States
Several artifacts or Objects of Suspected Cultural Heritage (ODCB) from the United States have returned to Indonesia.